CAREERS AT CHILDREN OF PROMISE, NYC

Title: After-School Counselor

Department: Programs

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Reports to: Program Director

Classification: Part - Time 2PM - 6PM

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION :

Children of Promise, NYC’s (CPNYC) reimagines a just society that values the purpose of every child impacted by mass incarceration and removes barriers to create opportunities for children to thrive and achieve their full potential. CPNYC’s mission is to support and advocate for the children of incarcerated parents while speaking out against root causes that affect the communities we serve, including systemic racism, poverty. and bias in our nation’s criminal justice system. CPNYC has successfully developed an innovative model, the only one of its kind in New York City, which co-locates a licensed mental health clinic and children's centers in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and the South Bronx. CPNYC provides an array of youth development programming and services tailored to each child's individual strengths and challenges and fosters a unique uplifting environment to foster hope and resilience.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

CPNYC is seeking to hire Part-Time After-School Counselors / Group Leaders for our Brooklyn location. Must work Monday - Friday 2PM – 6PM

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Implement the CPNYC curriculum, helping school age children improve literacy competencies, values, and physical fitness in an activity-based environment 

• Assist senior counselor with planning and creating innovative age-appropriate activities 

• Develop lesson plans to conduct them daily; read, tell stories, lead songs and games 

• Help maintain enrollment and daily attendance records 

• Assist children with homework and guide students in their academic growth 

• Other job-related duties as described in job description 

• To conduct field trips or attend events, individuals will use public transportation or traverse city streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs and exposed to outside weather conditions 

• An employee is expected to stand 50% of during the shift 

• Ability to work with youth and the general public. 

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree or college credits, with relevant experience 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; areas of study; General Education (K-8), Special Education, Social Work, Teaching, Professional Child Care, Psychology, or related fields 

• Energetic and enthusiastic in working with youth

COMPENSATION:

Commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. This position range is $15.00 - $25.00 per hour. We are committed to a diverse, socially just, and welcoming work environment and people of color, people with varying abilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are especially encouraged to apply.

DISCLAIMER:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Are you interested in working at the Bronx or Brooklyn location?

54 MacDonough Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

1842 Webster Ave. Bronx, NY 10457

Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

First Aid Certification (Preferred)

CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Please send resume to hr@cpnyc.org

Children of Promise, NYC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Title: Licensed Masters Social Worker

Reports to: Clinical Director

Department: Mental Health

Location: Bronx, NY

Classification: Part Time / 10 Hours per week

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Children of Promise, NYC’s (CPNYC) reimagines a just society that values the purpose of every child impacted by mass incarceration and removes barriers to create opportunities for children to thrive and achieve their full potential. CPNYC’s mission is to support and advocate for the children of incarcerated parents while speaking out against root causes that affect the communities we serve, including systemic racism, poverty, and bias in our nation’s criminal justice system. CPNYC has successfully developed an innovative model, the only one of its kind in New York City, which co-locates a licensed mental health clinic and children's centers in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and the South Bronx. CPNYC provides an array of youth development programming and services tailored to each child's individual strengths and challenges and fosters a unique uplifting environment to foster hope and resilience.

Position Overview:

The primary responsibility of the Mental Health Clinician is to provide clinical services to 35-40 participants and their family members and complete documentation regarding the provision of these services. The Mental Health Clinician also supports the agency in supervising Clinical Mental Health Interns and in other necessary responsibilities of the Mental Health team as necessary. This position reports to the Vice President of Mental Health Services and works closely with the President and Founder.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide clinical services to 30-35 individual participants and their family members, through weekly individual and family psychotherapy sessions of 30-45 minutes in length

• Conduct case management for all individuals and families who are impacted by incarceration through advocacy in schools, court and contact with ACS and foster care agencies

• Complete all clinical documentation to sustain the regulations and requirements outlined by the Office of Mental Health, including Progress Notes, Contact Notes, Treatment Plans, Annual Comprehensive Updates, Assessments, Consent Forms, and any other related necessary documentation

• Coordinate all necessary forms of communication and introductions to new mentors and therapeutic supportive team members

• Facilitate monthly one-hour workshops on therapeutic themes to best support mentors’ abilities to best support and form strong attachments with the children in the program

• Task-manage 1-2 Mental Health Interns on administrative responsibilities, including clinical paperwork

• Work in collaboration with the Vice President of Mental Health Services and the President in completing applications for grants, awards and certifications for the mental health department and the ADA requires employers to keep confidential any medical information they learn about any applicant or employee. Medical information includes not only a diagnosis or treatments, but also the fact that an individual has requested or is receiving a reasonable accommodation as these opportunities arise

• Work in collaboration with the President and the Vice President of Mental Health services to communicate the mission, services and structure of our organization to outside agencies, press, and universities as these inquiries arise

• Perform other duties as assigned

After Hours Crisis Management

• Must be available after hours to respond to emergencies

• Responsible for tending to crisis with the clinical team for any emergencies with clients that may take place after operating hours

Required Knowledge, Skill and Experience

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Licensed Master’s degree in Social Work is required

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in social work field

• A demonstrated ability to coordinate, inspire, and motivate others

• High level of communication skills, both written and oral

• Experience working in an ethnically diverse community

• Clear background check and clear fingerprinting from OMH

• Current CPR/First Aid certification

• Excellent computer skills

COMPENSATION:

Commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. The salary range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00 per hour. We are committed to a diverse, socially just, and welcoming work environment and people of color, people with varying abilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are especially encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position

Children of Promise, NYC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V